Lead Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Solutions

Booz Allen Hamilton; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Engineer, Lead to guide a development team in building and integrating a secure, scalable capability for national defense. You will mentor teammates, review code, and drive architectural improvements using Java, C++, Go, Python, or JavaScript and a mix of relational and non-relational databases.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and delivering mission-focused digital solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with higher order programming languages (Java, C++, Go, Python, or JavaScript).
• Experience interfacing software with databases (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Ability to work with data transfer protocols.
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a custom capability with performance and scalability in mind.
• Mentor teammates and conduct positive code reviews.
• Guide a development team to learn new tools and techniques.
• Integrate architectures and solutions to meet customers' toughest challenges.

Skills

Java

C++

Go

Python

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Oracle

MS SQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Data transfer protocols

Jira/Atlassian Tool Suite

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Engineer, Lead to guide a development team in building and integrating a secure, scalable capability for national defense. You will mentor teammates, review code, and drive architectural improvements using Java, C++, Go, Python, or JavaScript and a mix of relational and non-relational databases.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and delivering mission-focused digital solutions.